Hull Christian, Trinity christian and Boyden-hull Welcome New Teachers, staff(Above) Pictured left to right are the new teachers at Hull Christian for the 2022-23 school year: Kristi Ten Pas, TJ Van Weerdhuizen, Marissa Schiebout, Kendall Stroeh and Makenna Six....
NEW SITE, NEW FEATURESPictured is the new location of the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet. The location will invite customers into its retail space beginning in late September or early October. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Western...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Babyland at Hope Cemetery has been given a new look recently. Work was done by Van Voorst Concrete to install three rows of concrete slabs that offer a base for the headstones. The renovations run north and south along part...
PASTOR OWEN HOEGH BEGINS MINISTRYPictured is Pastor Owen Hoegh, the newest pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hull. Hoegh began his ministry to the country church in June of this summer and seeks to make an impact, not only in his church congregation but also in...
BABYLAND RENOVATION BEGINSWorkers make the Babyland portion of Hope Cemetery a beautiful place of rest for those who have passed and for loved ones to visit those at rest there. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson| Staff Writer Work on the Babyland portion of...
FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE OF HULL GETS NEW LOOKPictured is Farmers Mutual Insurance of Hull’s newest addition. Site development was begun in August 2021 and is in the final stages of completion. The new addition will provide much-needed office space, a kitchen, a...
KIWANIS HELP BRIGHT START EXPANSION EFFORTPictured are Hull Kiwanis Club president, Dennis Wright, and treasurer, Keith Hoekstra, presenting a check in the amount of $5,000 to Carri Schmidt and Kirsten Niemeyer of the Bright Start board. The funds will go toward the...
HULL CO-OP DAIRY SPECIALIST SPEAK WITH A CUSTOMERHull Co-op dairy specialist, Ed Jumbeck, speaks with a local farmer on the conditions of the crop presented to him in the silage sample brought in. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Co-op...
WATER TOWER TODAYThis photo shows the Hull downtown water tower as it appears today. (Photo/Julie Bosma) blast from the past Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Sept. 10, 1889, a petition signed by 86 Hull townspeople was submitted to the city council...
ROMAN DE WIT EXCELS IN STEMBoyden-Hull Elementary student, Roman De Wit, had the opportunity to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways To STEM at the University of Minnesota this past July. De Wit was nominated by his fourth-grade elementary teacher,...
FLORAL CREATIVITYAn opportunity to learn the basics of floral design was hosted by Alissa's Flower Farm and Designs on Wednesday, August 17. (Photo/Shane Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Alissa’s Flower Farm and Designs hosted an...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DOOR PRIZES GIVEN OUT AT 20-YEAR OPEN HOUSEPictured are supporters of Automated Waste Systems signing up for the door prizes at the company’s 20-year open house celebration Monday, Aug. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the original Hull location....
HULL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS RIBBON CUTTINGThe Hull Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Alissa’s Flower Farm And Designs Friday, Aug. 12 in celebration of the family farm operation joining the Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Nathan and Alissa Van Zweden,...
LIFEWISE ACADEMY TEACHES CHARACTERLifeWise Academy will begin for students Sept. 9. The weekly Friday programming will be taught by Tina Koerselman as part of Release Time Religious Instruction for fourth-sixth graders in public school or homeschool. An open house...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer For owner Scott Hansmann of Scott’s Auto Repair, choosing a new location for his auto shop was imperative to beginning the work of creating a whole new space for his customers and his two employees. With the dirt work started at...
A Sign In Progress—WELCOME TO HULLPictured is the work being completed at the intersection of Highway 18 and Harrison Avenue west of Hull. Kroese Construction is steadily working to complete the newest “Welcome To Hull” signage. Photo taken Aug. 12. (Photo/Shane D....
95 Doon, Iowa August 12, 2022 Jeanette Lems, 95, of Doon, Iowa, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service was Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Doon United Reformed Church with interment in Hillside Cemetery, Doon. Jeanette...
ENCOURAGING HOPE AND SYMPATHYPictured are Oolman Funeral Home funeral directors Chad Oolman, Lori Uhl, and Taylor Van Wechel. Together they work to provide families with support during the funeral or cremation process for dear loved ones. (Photo/Submitted by Oolman...
Unexpected death and foreshadowed death can bring different grief Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Coping with grief after an unexpected death and grief that accompanies a death that was foreshadowed, as with a lengthy, severe illness, can include different emotions,...
Boyden beekeeper presents to locals Friday, Aug 5 Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DEMONSTRATING THE HONEY-MAKING PROCESSTony Jungers demonstrates some of his beekeeping equipment at his home in Boyden on Friday, Aug. 5. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) For beekeeper Tony...
